Bobcat to debut Several New Machines at Equip Expo 2024
Bobcat invites the media to see and experience some of its latest products for grounds maintenance, turf renovation and landscaping professionals across several indoor and outdoor booth spaces at Equip Expo 2024: Indoor booth #3052 Outdoor booth demo areas #7506D and #7700D Outdoor UTV Driving Experience First Time Ever – Attendees Can Experience the World’s First All-Electric Compact Track Loader Equip Expo attendees will have the unique opportunity to experience the Bobcat T7X, the world’s first all-electric compact track loader. While the machine has been on display at prior trade shows, this will be the first time attendees can operate the loader as part of Bobcat’s exhibit. The T7X is commercially available at select Bobcat dealerships and available to rent through certain Sunbelt Rental locations. New Utility Tractors on Display Introduced in June 2024, Bobcat’s utility tractor lineup (UT6066, UT6566, UT6573) offers a competitive advantage for hauling, digging, raking, scraping, and more. Bobcat will display its UT6573 at this year’s show. Bobcat utility tractors feature 12×12 power shuttle transmissions that deliver smooth shifting without stepping on a clutch pedal. Powered by turbocharged, Tier 4 diesel engines, these tractors offer robust performance, low-end torque, and an efficient fuel system. The tractors offer easy service access, simple maintenance, and reduced noise and vibration for more comfortable driving. The climate-controlled cab, which comes standard on the UT6566 and UT6573, provides year-round comfort. The utility tractors also feature wide glass panels on models with cabs, convenient visibility to the 3-point hitch, power and tilt steering, and ergonomic controls that enhance operator performance and minimize fatigue. Bobcat Turf Renovation Equipment Bobcat turf renovation equipment includes aerators, sod cutters, dethatchers and overseeders that serve landscaping and grounds care professionals across a variety of industries including golf, sports turf, landscaping and rental. These turf renovation products officially joined the Bobcat brand in early 2024 following a brand transition from RYAN. The SC18H sod cutter, AE19 aerator, AE30S aerator, DT18 walk-behind dethatcher and verticutter will be on display at Bobcat’s indoor booth. ZT5000 Zero-Turn Mower The Bobcat ZT5000 is a high-performing, turf-taming machine designed to tackle challenging mowing tasks with precision and ease. It is equipped with an AirFX™ cutting system with a deep, bullnose-deck design that increases vacuum, lifting grass to the blade for a superior cut while the bolt-on, air-gap baffle technology accelerates under deck airflow for a professional finish. The ZT5000 is available with two cutting deck sizes: a 52-inch or 61-inch deck. AT450 Articulating Tractor The Bobcat AT450 articulating tractor is a four-season machine that excels at material handling, turf maintenance, slope mowing and snow removal, and is an ideal solution for landscapers, hobby farmers, golf course groundskeepers and sports facility professionals. The tractor’s articulating and oscillating frame keeps all four wheels in contact with the ground—even on rough, uneven terrain—helping with stability and limiting turf disturbance. The Bobcat booths will highlight an array of other products including compact tractors; light compaction; small articulated loaders; compact track loaders; compact excavators; portable power equipment; utility vehicles; and walk-behind, stand-on and zero-turn mowers. Bobcat will also show its ZT6000e electric zero-turn mower and its ZT6200 autonomous mower prototype. Equipment on display will also feature optional accessories and innovative attachment offerings like the disc mulcher and Brushcat™ rotary cutter. Additional Equip Expo Experiences with Bobcat Bobcat is returning for the fourth year in a row with its zero-turn mower giveaway at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 17 in its indoor booth (3052). Show attendees can enter to win a brand new ZT7000 zero-turn mower by bringing their entry ticket included on their attendee badge to the Bobcat indoor booth. Must be present to win. Bobcat is also co-sponsoring the Equip Expo arena concert featuring Trace Adkins with an opening performance by Clayton Q., at 7 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the KFC Yum! Center.
Cyclonaire welcomes John Elliot as Business Development Manager – Cement Sector
Cyclonaire Corporation has announced the appointment of John Elliot as Business Development Manager – Cementitious Materials. Elliot assumes this critical role as Zach Turner, the current Business Development Manager – Cementitious Materials, will be departing. Zach Turner has graciously agreed to stay on through May 17th, working closely with John to allow for the successful transition of all key accounts and opportunities. Elliot brings significant expertise in business development, client relationship management, and market analysis. He has a proven track record of driving growth and delivering value to clients through innovative solutions and strategic initiatives. “We are excited to welcome John Elliot to the Cyclonaire team as our new Business Development Manager – Cement,” said Mike Colella, Vice President Sales and Marketing at Cyclonaire Corporation. “His extensive experience and deep understanding of Bulk Material Handling will be instrumental in expanding our market presence and strengthening relationships with our valued clients.” In his role, Mr. Elliot will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, fostering strategic partnerships, and managing growth in the Cement Sector. His leadership and industry knowledge will play a vital role in driving Cyclonaire’s position as a trusted partner in the cement sector. “I am thrilled to join Cyclonaire and contribute to the company’s continued success in the cement industry,” said John Elliot. “I look forward to working closely with the talented team at Cyclonaire to capitalize on new opportunities, exceed customer expectations, and continue to drive sustainable growth.” “We extend our gratitude to Zach Turner for his dedication and contributions to Cyclonaire and wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” added Mike Colella.
Alta Equipment Group appoints Sidhartha Nair as Director
Alta Equipment Group Inc. has increased the size of the Board of Directors from five to six directors and subsequently appointed Sidhartha Nair to the Board, effective immediately. Sidhartha Nair is the Head of Strategy, Americas Region, for Mercedes-Benz Mobility and has led Strategic and Transformation activities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since December 2021. Mr. Nair first joined Daimler Financial Services in 2003 and has held roles of increasing responsibility during his tenure of more than 20 years in the U.S., Caribbean, and India business units. Before 2003, he held a previous role with McKinsey & Company as a consultant working on developing strategic solutions addressing growth, turnaround, and new market entry. Nair holds an MBA from the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business, and a Masters in Engineering from Purdue University. Nair brings global experience and knowledge of startups, new market entry, growth, and digital transformation of businesses at different periods in their life cycle. “Sid brings extensive business leadership experience as well as in-depth knowledge in digital transformation and business transformation in the automotive industry,” said Ryan Greenawalt, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. “His expertise will be a significant boost to our ongoing initiatives. I look forward to the contributions he will make as part of the Alta family.” I am excited to join the Board of Alta and be part of its rapidly expanding growth and position in the market,” said Nair. “My experience should be beneficial to Alta’s diversified strategy to capitalize on the growth opportunities and cost-efficiency initiatives.”
Haver & Boecker Niagara appoints new Marketing Director and Marketing Coordinator
Company Expands Global Marketing Organization with Strategic Appointments Haver & Boecker Niagara, a provider of screening, pelletizing, and mineral processing plants and systems for the mining, aggregate, and industrial mineral industries, has announced the appointment of Julie Andras as director of marketing and Julie Alguire as marketing coordinator. Andras brings more than 30 years of marketing experience to the director role, including 11 years in the mineral processing industry. Prior to joining Haver & Boecker Niagara, she led the global marketing initiatives for a large international equipment manufacturer. Stepping into her new role, Andras brings a wealth of industry experience that equips her to understand the unique challenges and opportunities of Haver and Boecker Niagara’s customers. Her responsibilities will entail developing and delivering the company’s strategic marketing initiatives globally. “Haver & Boecker Niagara has a longstanding reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to customers,” Andras said. “I am thrilled to work with a team of talented professionals to build on this legacy. There are so many opportunities to partner with our customers and contribute to their success. This is going to be an amazing journey.” Alguire will lend her expertise to the company’s sales and marketing initiatives in North America and Australia. As marketing coordinator, she will also work in conjunction with Haver & Boecker Niagara’s global marketing network to build brand recognition and foster continued growth. Prior to joining Haver & Boecker Niagara, Alguire worked at a leading Canadian publishing company where she oversaw global marketing initiatives for nearly 30 years. Her science and environmental studies background uniquely equips her to inform and educate customers about the company’s services and solutions. “I’m eager to work with the team to advance the success of Haver & Boecker Niagara while finding new ways to serve our customers,” said Alguire. “My primary objective is to assist in the long-term development of marketing strategies that will allow them to make the best decisions for their operations.” Karen Thompson, the president of Haver & Boecker Niagara’s North American and Australian operations, emphasized that these new hires will enable the company to educate the market on strategies that strengthen productivity and increase profits. “These appointments represent the addition of a phenomenal asset to our organization,” Thompson said. “Both Julie Andras and Julie Alguire bring unique areas of expertise that will help us deepen relationships with our customers and continue to grow their business, and ours, globally.”
B&B Attachments travels to the Big 5 Construct Saudi
Big 5 Construct Saudi, returns for its 12th edition to the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center, February 26th to 29th 2024. Exhibiting for the first time in Saudi is a UK-based manufacturer of material handling solutions, B&B Attachments, supporting its official dealer for the region; GOTRADE of the GORICA GROUP. “We are excited to participate in BIG 5 Saudi Construct, Saudi Arabia’s largest construction event. This event provides the ideal platform for us to showcase our material handling solutions to a global audience. Our BlockMaster range, manufactured in our UK facility, comprises a collection of specialist forklift truck attachments designed for material handling within the building products industry.” Comments Mike Barton, Managing Director at B&B Attachments. Mike continues, “The development of the construction industry in the Middle East presents an abundance of opportunities for us to expand further into this ever-growing market. Our (BlockMaster) range offers a unique, cost-effective, solution for handling brick, block, and concrete products.” Founded in 1980, B&B Attachments has grown to become the UK’s leading independent supplier of forklift truck attachments and masts, offering the widest range of products available from a single source.
Alta Equipment Group appoints Jeff Hoover as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel
Alta Equipment Group Inc., a provider of premium material handling, construction, and environmental processing equipment, appointed Jeff Hoover as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel effective immediately. Hoover came to Alta via Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, a national law firm, and before that Howard & Howard Attorneys, PLLC where he was a Partner at both firms and specialized in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, commercial lending, and real estate transactions. Hoover holds a Master’s of Business Administration in Finance from Eastern Michigan University and a Doctorate of Law from Cooley Law School. As Chief Legal Officer, Hoover will report to Alta’s Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Greenawalt, and take on the role of leading and coordinating Alta’s legal affairs, corporate governance, and Board relations, as well as being a business partner to our operational leaders from an administrative and compliance perspective day to day. “We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Hoover as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel. In Jeff’s previous roles, he was an integral partner to Alta where he supported our growth and development since 2016 as external legal counsel. Jeff has tremendous knowledge of Alta, our history, how we do business, and most importantly our culture,” said Ryan Greenawalt, Chief Executive Officer. “I look forward to the contributions he will make as part of the Alta family.” “I am excited to step into my new role as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel and look forward to using my experience to continue to support the growth and success of Alta. I am thrilled to be joining the Alta family,” said Hoover.
WillScot Mobile Mini unveils innovation in space management – PRORACK™
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. has announced PRORACK, a proprietary space management solution aimed at delivering unparalleled organization, productivity, and efficiency in storage containers used on job sites and projects across a variety of industries. PRORACK is a new solution of adjustable surfaces that can be configured as a workstation, pipe rack, tool organization, or general material storage – or a combination of these formations, all at once. Each storage shelf of the three-tiered unit is fully collapsible and can accommodate up to 300 lbs. of working load capacity per shelf. PRORACK can be scaled with additional racks and adjusted quickly and easily to accommodate evolving space needs throughout the life of a project. Brad Soultz, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “WillScot Mobile Mini delivers total space solutions to our customers. With our PRORACK offering, customers can optimize their temporary storage space like never before. PRORACK saves users valuable time and resources at the beginning of their projects and can reduce equipment losses and damage that come with a disorganized, inefficient workspace. Safe, durable, and reusable by design, this product eliminates the need for customers to build or purchase solutions that are otherwise landfilled at the conclusion of the project. PRORACK is the newest purpose-built solution that enables our customers to make their temporary space productive and ready to work the moment they start their projects.” PRORACK is the latest addition to the carefully curated offering of WillScot Mobile Mini turnkey Value-Added Products and Services – or Essentials – that includes furnishings and fixtures, security, insurance, and more. Essentials make temporary spaces functional immediately upon delivery. PRORACK was designed after significant research and development, taking into account the experiences of customers who use temporary storage units. The patent pending PRORACK also meets the highest standards of the Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). PRORACK is available now in select WillScot Mobile Mini branches in the U.S. and Canada, with plans for expansion in additional markets.
GSSI’s UtilityScan DF – Locating and mapping underground utilities
GSSI’s ground-penetrating radar systems are designed to help your business while saving time and money. The UtilityScan DF is for complex jobs that have multiple targets that are buried shallow and deep. With the two antennas, 300 MHz and 800 MHz, built into one system, you can view shallow and deep targets simultaneously in a single scan on the screen. Due to the antennas built into the UtilityScan DF, this system can be used for a multitude of applications including utility detection, environmental assessment, archaeology, and forensics. The UtilityScan DF is an ideal choice for identifying buried utilities at multiple depths. Both metallic and non-metallic targets can be identified quickly and easily, and GSSI’s patented LineTrac technology gives users the ability to detect AC power and induced RF energy present in buried utilities. Using the UtilityScan DF ahead of digging lets users avoid service utilities such as gas, communications, and sewer lines as well as underground storage tanks and PVC pipes in various soils. GSSI’s equipment is built for the environments our customers work in. The UtilityScan DF system comes with a 2-year warranty and training classes. GSSI’s Academy offers over 100 classes taught in Nashua, NH, and Henderson, NV. Whether you’re new to GPR or need a refresher, the training classes are beneficial to understanding how to use the equipment.
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U.S. LBM announces Executive Team changes
Leading building materials distributor expands senior leadership team to support continued growth US LBM, a distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has announced several additions to its executive leadership team to support the company’s continued growth. “Building high-performing teams is central to US LBM’s value proposition,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “With a wide range of experience from both within and outside the building materials and construction industry, the new members of our team are proven, forward-thinking leaders with long histories of developing successful partnerships and will further drive the exceptional value US LBM creates for our suppliers, customers, and communities.” The following additions have been made to US LBM’s executive leadership team: Don Riley has joined US LBM as executive vice president and chief operating officer. As COO, Riley is responsible for leading the company’s sales and operations strategy, which includes operational support functions and US LBM’s six operating regions, which are comprised of more than 400 building materials yards, distribution centers, showrooms, and manufacturing locations nationwide. Riley was most recently CEO of Cornerstone Building Brands’ Commercial Solutions business, before which he was president and CEO of NCI Building Systems, which merged with PlyGem, a leading manufacturer of exterior home building products, to create Cornerstone. Riley has held executive leadership roles with ProBuild and Mohawk Industries and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Manish Shanbhag has also joined US LBM, as executive vice president and general counsel, serving as the company’s top legal advisor, overseeing legal, compliance, and corporate governance. Shanbhag joins US LBM from BrandSafway, a leading global provider of work access and industrial service solutions, where he held the position of executive vice president, chief legal officer, chief compliance officer, and corporate secretary. Prior to this, he was chief legal officer of Edgewell Personal Care, a global publicly-traded consumer products company with a portfolio of well-known personal care brands. Shanbhag has held senior legal roles with Energizer Holdings, Honeywell Life Safety, and the Gillette Company and is a graduate of Columbia University Law School and Amherst College. Pat Managan has been promoted to the role of senior vice president of Supply Chain. In this new role, Managan leads US LBM’s purchasing strategy and organization to support the company’s national network of locations. Managan joined US LBM earlier this year through the company’s acquisition of ACS American Construction Source, where he was chief supply chain officer since the organization was founded in 2018. A widely respected industry leader with more than 35 years of experience, Managan has built strong relationships with suppliers across the building materials space over the course of his career, which has included leadership roles with BMC and Stock Building Supply.
Larson Electronics introduces Skid Mount Solar Boxes
Solar-powered systems consist of many parts – from batteries and charge controllers to converters and fuses. Housing all of these components in a single, easy-to-access job box is a very effective way to organize, utilize and transport the equipment around remote areas. Through robust protection from outdoor elements (sunlight, moisture, and debris), investing in a heavy-duty solar job box can also save you money in the long term. Larson Electronics manufactures and designs solar job boxes for industrial, outdoor applications. These units are secured on a skid base for seamless transportation with forklifts and vehicles. Solar panels can be included on the skid base, as well as a genset for backup power. Models with masts are also available for raising equipment in outdoor locations. This solution is recommended for job sites requiring elevated lighting, security, and more. For added protection in rugged environments, our solar job boxes on skid bases are finished with a durable powder coating. This protects the frame and makes the overall system more resilient in outdoor areas.